Daily Archives: September 17, 2021

Movie Review: Aubrey Plaza rides herd on Michael Caine in pursuit of “Best Sellers”

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Roger Moore

The pitch? Twinkly Michael Caine‘s a boozy crank of a writer, with sulky Aubrey Plaza the hapless, put-out “silver spoon” publisher trapped escorting the old drunk on a wintry book tour through, not bookstores, but accommodating bars. Yes, “Best Sellers” … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Romania is home to “The Father Who Moves Mountains (Tata mută munții)”

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Roger Moore

Today’s trek on Around the World with Netflix is a Romanian drama about power, obsession, guilt and regret. “The Father Who Moves Mountains (Tata mută munții)” takes us into the Romanian winter where a politically-connected father (Adrian Titieni) frantically tries … Continue reading →

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Documentary Review: Fish and New England fishermen stare down extinction — “Fish & Men”

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Roger Moore

The perilous state of our fisheries and endangered status of American commercial fisherman are explored, in depth, in “Fish & Men,” a new documentary centered on the dying commercial fishing industry of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Filmmakers Darby Duffin and Adam J. … Continue reading →

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